A Collection Of The Best Quotes From Netflix’s Malcolm & Marie

The new Netflix movie Malcolm & Marie is filled with some pretty fantastic quotes — here is a collection of my favorites!

Malcolm and Marie movie poster

Malcolm & Marie Quotes

Malcolm & Marie is a Netflix movie that is sure to be a huge hit with a lot of people. This movie is something else! Malcolm & Marie is filled with some great quotes, here is a collection of my favorites!

As always I try to keep these quotes spoiler free. But be warned, especially as you near the bottom. I highly recommend you watch the film first.

“I delivered a knockout punch.” – Malcolm

“She kept saying that I’m the next Spike Lee, the next Barry Jenkins, the next John Singleton.” – Malcolm

“It was like a super white moment.” – Malcolm

“I’m choosing to make a film that’s fundamentally political, but not everything I do is political because I’m Black.” – Malcolm

“I may just wanna make a LEGO movie.” – Malcolm

“You’ve never gotten a good review in your life.” – Marie

“I know when nothing is something.” – Malcolm

“Don’t jinx her, Malcolm.” – Marie

“She’ll survive.” – Marie

“I promise you it’s not a good idea. Let’s just talk tomorrow.” – Marie

“You are literally incapable of de-escalating a situation unless it’s work related. Even then, its 50-50.” – Marie

“I didn’t ask.” – Marie

“Are you actually yelling and belittling me from across this house because you are too busy eating mac and cheese?” – Marie

“If you’re gonna treat me like an insane person and call me crazy the least you could do is do it without casually eating macaroni and cheese.” – Marie

“Fictional characters get more empathy and respect from you than I do.” – Marie

“I feel like once you know someone is there for you and once you know they love you, you never actually think of them again.” – Marie

Malcolm and Marie
MALCOLM & MARIE (L-R): ZENDAYA as MARIE, JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON as MALCOLM. DOMINIC MILLER/NETFLIX © 2021

“It’s not until you’re about to lose someone that you finally pay attention.” – Marie

“Are we no longer fighting?” – Malcolm

“Just don’t take me for granted.” – Marie

“Life is gonna get easier, but it’s also gonna get harder.” – Marie

“Don’t push away the people that ground you.” – Marie

“Why didn’t you just use the bathroom?” – Malcolm
“Because I didn’t grow up with a backyard and the novelty hasn’t worn off yet.” – Marie

Malcolm and Marie
MALCOLM & MARIE (L-R): JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON as MALCOLM, ZENDAYA as MARIE. DOMINIC MILLER/NETFLIX © 2021.

“You know your white voice is crazy.” – Malcolm

“None of us are proud of where we first start off.” – Malcolm

“You don’t have to proud of everything you do.” – Malcolm

“Try slitting your wrists with a pair of nail scissors.” – Marie

“You want to hurt me, I can hurt you ten times worse.” – Malcolm

“Just because the film doesn’t star anybody that looks like her doesn’t mean it’s political.” – Malcolm

“In the end, you’re just jealous.” – Marie

“You were able to take all the ugly sh*t and make it beautiful.” – Marie

“I’m not doing well. I’m really really not doing well.” – Marie

“You are, by far, the most excruciating, difficult, stubbornly obnoxious woman I met in my entire life.” – Malcolm

“I’m the last one standing.” – Marie

Did you enjoy these quotes from Malcolm & Marie? Be sure check out my other quotes collections from your favorite TV shows and movies!

Malcolm and Marie
MALCOLM & MARIE (L-R): JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON as MALCOLM, ZENDAYA as MARIE. DOMINIC MILLER/NETFLIX © 2021

About Malcolm & Marie

Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what’s sure to be imminent critical and financial success.

The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love. Working with cinematographer Marcell Rev, Levinson creates a film of rare originality; an ode to the great Hollywood romances as well as a heartfelt expression of faith in the medium’s future.

Malcolm & Marie comes to Netflix on February 5th!

Hot this week

ATEEZ : LIGHT THE WAY IN CINEMAS TICKETS ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for ATEEZ : LIGHT THE WAY IN CINEMAS, the re-imagining of the immersive VR experience. In theaters August 6 and 8.

Global Star TEN Launches Creative Company ILLIMNT

ILLIMNT Launches as an Artist-Centered, Next-Generation Creative Company Co-Founded by Global Star TEN.

Raiden Becomes First Korean DJ to Perform at BST Hyde Park in London 

Producer and DJ Raiden has made history as the first Korean DJ to perform at the prestigious British Summer Time Hyde Park festival in London.

Anime Expo 2026: Crunchyroll Showcase Panel Announcements

Exclusive Global Announcements, World Premiere Trailers, and More Shared with Fans at the Crunchyroll Showcase at Anime Expo 2026.

Timothée Chalamet & Denis Villeneuve Tease Dune: Part 3: “Even the Good Can Be Corrupted”

Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve break down the intense,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories